Perhaps one of the best things about the gospel is that it is real. This has profound significance for preachers. Jesus Christ of Nazareth was a real man. He died a real death – a Roman crucifixion. He then rose back from the dead to a real life. When we preach the gospel, we aren’t […]
Grace Only
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ – by grace you have been saved…” + Ephesians 2v4&5 Is grace enough? If you are a Christian it is because God has saved you […]
Why Me?
“The gospel story is designed to affect us emotionally – and our emotions are designed to be affected by its beauty and glory. It touches our hearts at their tenderest parts, shaking us deeply to the core. We should be utterly humbled that we are not more emotionally affected than we are.” + Jonathan Edwards, […]
Transformed
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” + Romans 12v2 “Transformed: make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of.” Every Christian has […]
God Only Saves By Grace
“The gospel is an unrelenting assault on graceless religion, on all the ways we try to avoid grace.” + Scotty Smith As I read this quote from the commentary notes in the Gospel Transformation Bible, the grace of God struck me upside the head. Christianity is the only religion where grace is the means of […]